Chestnut Free Whole30 Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage that actually tastes like something special is hard to come by, and this chicken and apple version delivers a savory-sweet punch that makes mornings worth getting up for. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely grated apple, fresh sage, thyme, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg ā a combination that smells incredible in the pan and tastes even better on the plate. The trick of squeezing the moisture out of the grated apple before mixing is what separates a beautifully browned patty from a soggy one, so don't skip that step. Everything in this recipe is straightforward pantry and produce territory ā no fillers, no mystery additives, no ingredients that could sneak in unwanted allergens. Because you're making these from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you have complete control over what goes into every bite, which is exactly the point. A quick chill in the fridge before cooking helps the patties hold their shape, and a hot avocado-oil skillet does the rest, giving each one a deep golden crust with a juicy center. These are the kind of patties you'll want to batch-cook on Sunday so you have something genuinely satisfying to reach for all week long.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground chicken
- Ā½ cup apple, peeled and finely grated (about 1 small apple)
- 2 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp ground black pepper
- Ā¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ā¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Ā¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Grate the apple on the fine holes of a box grater, then squeeze the grated apple firmly in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towel until most of the liquid is removed ā the apple should feel nearly dry. This keeps the patties from steaming instead of browning.
- 2
Combine the ground chicken, squeezed apple, sage, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed, about 30 seconds ā do not overwork the mixture.
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